Software Engineer (Summer 2027 Internship)

CommonAI C.I.C. · Cambridge, East of England

Software Engineer (Summer 2027 Internship) at CommonAI C.I.C., based in Cambridge, East of England. This is a internship role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cambridge, East of England
Contract
Internship
Posted
1 hour ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Software Developer

Reference 021D3FCF3E

About the role

CommonAI CIC is a non-profit membership organisation, founded on a belief in collaborative engineering for the safe and responsible development of foundational AI technologies. A place where AI startups, enterprises large and small, public sector bodies and academia can share resources and knowledge, to co-develop and grow businesses, fast.

As an intern in our engineering team you will contribute to the foundational technologies we are developing in collaboration with our members. Open development is at the heart of what we do and we also encourage our engineers to play an active role in open source communities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent programming abilities with experience in relevant languages (Python, Rust, C++ and/or Go).
  • A record of strong academic achievement.
  • Experience with relevant libraries/tools (PyTorch, Tensorflow, Neo4j) and/or AI accelerators (GPU, TPU) is a plus.
  • A basic understanding of open source development processes (e.g. GitHub pull requests).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Desire to work in a rapidly evolving startup environment where you will have a high impact.

To be eligible for this position you must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in  a relevant field.

This will be a paid internship.

Benefits

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • The opportunity to have a high impact in a growing organisation.
  • Competitive salary package and pension.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Networking opportunities with influential people from across the tech sector and academia.
  • A vibrant office environment located a few minutes walk away from Cambridge train station.

Applications for this position will be considered as they are received.

CommonAI CIC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Reference: 021D3FCF3E · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via CommonAI C.I.C.

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